Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 has been inspected 18 times since 2022. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe mac and cheese, hot holding at 125°F for less than four hours. Operator began to reheat mac and cheese during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Area manager stated company Keith McNeil is currently waiting on a part, and management will have Millers Septic Service will continue to drain sewage three times a day. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Did not observe evidence of sewage overflow surrounding lift station. Plumbing has been fixed, and water is running. **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
86
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Area manager stated company Keith McNeil is currently waiting on a part, and management will have Millers Septic Service will continue to drain sewage three times a day. **Time Extended**
28-14-5
86
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
28-14-5
86
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors. **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
27-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three compartment sink.
36-17-5
74
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 53B-01-5 Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 11-26-1 Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - 12B-07-4 Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - 25-05-4 Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go drink bags stored in box stored on floor in dry storage area. Priority: Basic
25-05-4
Basic - 40-06-5 Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of microwave in kitchen area. Priority: Basic
40-06-5
70
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. At breading stations - pans of raw chicken stored with lids since 11:30am and 12:30am -5:30 pm not changed and lids heavily soiled.
22-11-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dough scraper stored in sink across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed utensil from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on pipes, walls and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice near drive thru area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 79F.
10-07-4
Basic - Self-closing device on men's bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Women's Bathroom door in disrepair. Locked from the inside, no key available to unlock from the outside.
32-05-4
47
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding cold holding for less than 4 hours: Coleslaw 51F. Operator placed food inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair/cracked in ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator ran water over during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread toaster accumulated with grease and food debris. Observed soda machine surface soiled at drive thru.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in front of three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside both microwaves next to food warmer.
22-08-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. GM stored to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers that were drying near prep sink. GM removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket of water. GM stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Taking orders handling cash then filling Togo boxes with food , no gloves or hand wash. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Racks holding pans of chicken in walk-in cooler soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of bleach in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used hair net on bag of flour.
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink in walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
58
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handling cash and ringing up orders then packing food Togo boxes using tongs.
12A-13-4
86
Sep 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drink dispenser observed to have black substance on machine in drive through area. Manager cleaned drink dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area has build up inside.
22-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash bin at hand washing sink across from prep sink. Manager added a trash bin at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Manager cleaned inside of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beans and gravy thawing in standing water in prep area. Manager drained water and placed beans and gravy in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar without label across from hand washing sink . Manager placed label on sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beignets in reach in cooler in prep area had no cover. Manager covered beignets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #185 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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